Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the THINC Conference at TUM Klinikum Rechts der Isar on March 23rd, 2026 — a day dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and the future of metabolic imaging focussing around the question “Real-Time Metabolic Imaging with Hyperpolarized 13C MRI
Can it add true value in guiding treatment decisions?”.
🔬 With a diverse and inspiring scientific program: https://lnkd.in/dx8k23_4
the conference brought together leading experts, researchers, and industry partners to exchange ideas and discuss the latest advances in hyperpolarized MRI and metabolic imaging with regards to their clinical value.
🚀 A special highlight was opening our lab doors to participants:
• Live demonstration of the preclinical Polaris system by NVision Imaging Technologies
• Hyperpolarization of pyruvate in action
• Insights into the clinical workflow of hyperpolarized 13C MRI
🎨 Science meets art:
Work from the Hashtag#QuantWorld project was presented, and the concept of hyperpolarized metabolic MRI was beautifully reflected in the installation “Momentum energeticum” by Solimán López — highlighting how art can make complex scientific ideas tangible.
🙏 This event would not have been possible without the generous support of the sponsors:
NVision Imaging Technologies, Merck, Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc, RAPID Biomedical GmbH, and the Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt through the projects Hashtag#QuEMRT and Hashtag#QuantWorld.
👏 A heartfelt thank you to all speakers for their outstanding contributions, to all participants for the stimulating discussions, and to everyone involved in organizing this memorable event.
THINC 2026 highlighted the strength and momentum of our growing community — we are already looking forward to the next edition!
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